The American Institute of Dental Assisting (AIDA) is a private dental assistant school in Arizona with campuses in Mesa and Phoenix, offering an accelerated 13‑week program that combines coursework with hands‑on training in a working dental clinic under the guidance of licensed dentists. Licensed by the Arizona Board of Private Postsecondary Education, AIDA emphasizes job‑ready skills such as chairside assisting, infection control, radiography basics, and patient communication, with flexible scheduling and new classes starting monthly—plus student services and career support to help graduates transition into the workforce.